Monday, January 5, 2009

This week's menu is an attempt to use a lot of the leftovers we have from the holidays. In that vein, when I saw this post for Eggnog Pancakes on Eat Real Saturday I instantly knew what to make for breakfast. She makes her pancakes from scratch. I was feeling a little lazy so I just used the Bisquick (I know not everyone likes Bisquick but its what I grew up with & I like it).I had to play a bit with the amount of eggnog added to these pancakes because the its so much thicker than milk. If you make these I would add less eggnog than called for & add more until you get the right consistency. These turned out light & fluffy with that rich eggnog flavor plus it used all the leftover eggnog.

Ham & Bean SoupCurried Vegetables - I never got around to making this last weekHam, Cheese & Onion Paninis

Swedish Meatballs - Matt told me to buy some at Ikea, he was joking but I didn't realize so now we have a bag of them!Greek Chicken Pitas with Roasted SunchokesCrab & Corn Chowder or Crab Cakes - We are still debating which to do

I think its time to get back to the cupcakes too & since there is some Bailey's in the fridge, this week's cupcake will be coffee with Bailey's. We also might take a stab at our first batch of ice cream.